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Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M580 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was manufactured 6 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the M580 grades against the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung SL820

 M580 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Kodak M580

 SL820 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung SL820

 M580 SL820 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 features external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M580 compared to the SL820.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and SL820.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak M580 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
70
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
46
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Samsung SL820
 Kodak EasyShare M580Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $169 $280